Castle Rock Stage Road Trail

Castle Rock Stage Road Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Walnut Creek, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

Little unknown park in Walnut Creek. You really need to go very early and you will have the park to yourself. We park down the street and enter before the ranger unlocks the gate. Nice little 3 mile morning hike to start your day. Lots of birds, deer we have even seen a bobcat.

Easy peasy hike for all fitness levels. Only 200’ elevation gain which is nothing. HOT in summer but this is a perfect after work hike to do with my dog. Dogs are allowed off leash here, there’s grazing cattle and the usual wildlife that you find in the EB hills. After a rain, parts of the trail are really muddy so make sure you wear real hiking boots and not sneakers.